PM Modi to launch portal on manuscript digitisation today

September 12, 2025

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Gyan Bharatam Portal on Friday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, kickstarting discussions on revitalising India’s rich manuscript heritage at an international conference on traditional knowledge. The three-day conference, scheduled from 11 to 13 September, is being held under the theme, “Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage.”

PM Modi will launch the Gyan Bharatam Portal, a dedicated digital platform to accelerate manuscript digitisation, preservation, and public access, an official statement said.

According to a statement, the conference brings together leading scholars, conservationists, technologists, and policy experts to explore strategies for revitalising India’s unparalleled manuscript heritage and positioning it within a global knowledge dialogue.

The event also features an exhibition of rare manuscripts and scholarly presentations on key themes such as conservation, digitisation technologies, metadata standards, legal frameworks, cultural diplomacy, and the decipherment of ancient scripts. Earlier on World Sanskrit Day on August 9, PM Modi emphasised the importance of the language in preserving India’s ancient knowledge and culture.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi had highlighted the timeless relevance and global impact of the Sanskrit language.